Behind the Candelabra (2013)
Too much of a good thing is wonderful.
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: May 26, 2013
Cast
- Michael Douglas - Liberace
- Matt Damon - Scott Thorson
- Dan Aykroyd - Seymour Heller
- Scott Bakula - Bob Black
- Rob Lowe - Dr. Jack Startz
- Tom Papa - Ray Arnett
- Paul Reiser - Mr. Felder
- Bruce Ramsay - Carlucci
- Nicky Katt - Mr. Y
- Cheyenne Jackson - Billy Leatherwood
Screenplay
- Richard LaGravenese (Screenplay)
- Scott Thorson (Book)
- Alex Thorleifson (Book)
Music: Marvin Hamlisch
Cinematography: Steven Soderbergh
Editing: Steven Soderbergh
Production: Jerry Weintraub Productions, HBO Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $23M
Box Office: $16M
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story, celebrity, in the closet, las vegas, based on memoir or autobiography, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Behind the Candelabra about?
- Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
- Who directed Behind the Candelabra?
- Behind the Candelabra was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
- Who stars in Behind the Candelabra?
- Behind the Candelabra stars Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd, Scott Bakula, Rob Lowe, Tom Papa.
- How long is Behind the Candelabra?
- Behind the Candelabra has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Behind the Candelabra?
- Behind the Candelabra is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Behind the Candelabra?
- Behind the Candelabra had a budget of $23M.
- How much did Behind the Candelabra gross?
- Behind the Candelabra grossed $16M worldwide.
- Where was Behind the Candelabra produced?
- Behind the Candelabra was produced in United States of America.